Despite predictions of a “pandemic peak,” streaming adoption continues to gain ground worldwide and Asia is no exception, experiencing 46% year-over-year growth in Q3 2021 according to the Q3 2021 State of Streaming: Asia report from Conviva, the continuous measurement platform for streaming media. Asia’s streaming growth was led by the western and southeastern regions of Asia, which increased 200% and 164%, respectively, with the eastern and central regions showing more modest growth at 34% and … [Read more...] about Conviva: Streaming in Asia continues to grow; up 46% in Q3
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DCD Rights acquires high-end drama ‘Love Me’ and announces pre-sales of season two of ‘The Secrets She Keeps’
DCD Rights has acquired brand new drama series Love Me for international distribution and announces pre-sales of a second season of the ratings-winning psychological thriller The Secrets She Keeps to the BBC in the UK and AMC Networks’ streaming service Sundance Now in the US and Canada. . The highly-anticipated 6 x 60’ drama Love Me is a Warner Bros. International Television Australia Production for the Foxtel Group with major production investment from Screen Australia and financed with … [Read more...] about DCD Rights acquires high-end drama ‘Love Me’ and announces pre-sales of season two of ‘The Secrets She Keeps’
Rewind Networks expands its presence in South Korea with the launch of HITS on LGU+
Rewind Networks and LYD announced the launch of HITS on South Korea’s LGU+ IPTV platform on 16 November 2021. HITS will be aired on Channel 147 in High Definition as part of LGU+ TV’s premium package. The launch of HITS on LGU+ marks the second deal for the partnership between Rewind Networks and LYD in South Korea and brings the networks’ total reach in Asia to 24 million homes across 15 countries. “Rewind Networks is excited to expand our HITS franchise in South Korea, where viewers love … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks expands its presence in South Korea with the launch of HITS on LGU+
Nippon TV’s ‘Oasis -a love story-‘ remake set to air on FOX Turkey
Having already announced seven scripted format deals for Turkey, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that FOX Turkey is set to start airing Misafir, the Turkish version of its hit series OASIS -a love story-, on Thursday, November 11th. Misafir is produced by Medyapim, the leading production company in Turkey. The title means “the guest” in Turkish. The announcement was made jointly by Mr. Keisuke Miyata, Head of Sales of International Business … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s ‘Oasis -a love story-‘ remake set to air on FOX Turkey
Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA)’s marquee event of the year for the video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returns with a bang to wrap up a tumultuous year for media with five component events spread over two weeks and running the gamut of virtual, physical and hybrid. Kicking off this year’s Asia Video Summit will be the annual Policy Roundtable to be held on 11 November, which brings industry legal and policy experts together with regulatory officials from jurisdictions across the … [Read more...] about Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
Netflix acquires teenage thriller TV series ‘COYOTES’
Panache Productions, Wild Bunch TV and Netflix announced the worldwide broadcast of the series COYOTES on Netflix from December, 2nd. Developed and produced by Panache Productions (André Logie) and Compagnie Cinématographique (Gaëtan David) for RTBF, this Belgian-Luxembourg production has been acquired by the platform for worldwide distribution. Summer’s looking good for the Coyote Squad, the mixed-gender scout patrol that gathers annually in the small Belgian village of Warnaffe. Then one of … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires teenage thriller TV series ‘COYOTES’